- Shortlists 5
- COTY 2020
- CAR REVIEWS
- COTY 2020
- CAR REVIEWS
- GUIDES
- GUIDES
- NEW CARS
- USED CARS
- SELL CAR
- SELL CAR
SwiftQuote will give you the best offer price with no obligations from our network of trustworthy dealers within 24 hours. FREE.
Our scrap dealer / exporter network will handle all the paperwork so you can relax. FREE.
I got $5k more than other bidding websites! Very happy with the service provided
- NesaSell to Direct Buyers with Car Consignment. Our dealer will help you sell at the price that you want.
---- or ----
- CAR VALUATION
- CAR VALUATION
- CAR LOAN
Quick approval and hassle free car financing at the lowest rates possible!
Get the right car insurance at competitive price.
- CAR LOAN
- COE RENEWAL
Can't bear to say goodbye? SwiftQuote gets you the best COE Renewal Loan for your car!
- COE RENEWAL
- Site Links
- Terms
- Privacy
- About Us
- Contact Us
- Advertise
- Jobs@Oneshift.com
-
Oneshift Top Picks -
Recommended Compact Sedans 6 CARS -
One For The Outdoorsy Family -... 7 CARS -
Four-is-Company - Executive 4-... 2 CARS -
Value-added Executive Transpor... 6 CARS -
Small Cars for the Budget Cons... 4 CARS - Start adding your shortlist ...
Opel Astra Hatch 1.6 Review
Whole new world
19 Jan 2011
Before Volkswagen started to ramp up its focus on the local market, the European/German option for a moderately-priced 1.6-litre family car has been the Opel Astra. With the latest version of the Astra, it is quite clear that Opel is not taking things lying down, and the new Astra shows that it can defend its turf by moving upmarket.
A great looker
The first thing that strikes you about the new Astra - known internally as the Astra J, the 10th generation model, if you include the Kadett range, which the Astra replaced - is how good it looks, especially for a mid-sized 5-door hatchback. The hatchbacks in this segment are usually too large to look cute, yet not large enough to look sleek and stylish.
This is not the case with the Astra - from the pointed front end and shapely tear-drop shaped headlamps at the front to the gently tapering wrap around rear screen and Alfa Romeo-styled rear lamps, it's as if a skin was pulled over the chassis and passenger area. And just to give the Astra a hint of aggressiveness and stability, the bodywork bulges at each corner with a flared blister around each wheel. These blisters also give the Astra a nice, broad-shouldered look, which none of its rivals have.
There are many styling elements that the Astra J shares with the other mid-sized hatchbacks such as the Mazda 3 and Subaru Impreza - the flicked up belt line that matches up to the leading edge of the wrap around rear screen, for example. Where the Japanese cars seem to look awkward - either the roof is too long (Mazda 3), or too short (Subaru), everything comes together beautifully in the Astra. It really feels that the designers at Opel's Russelshiem studios in Germany, all dressed in black turtlenecks and wearing suede shoes, spent hours sculpting the bodywork of Astra just to get everything right.
Park the Astra next to Honda Civic, one of the more stylish cars around, and you'll also notice how similar they are, especially the angle and shape of the windscreen, and the angle of rake of the A-pillars.
With SwiftQuote, you get:
Best value for your car A peace of mind when selling Fast sale from start to end
HIGHEST PRICE FOR YOUR CAR
Best offer with no obligations.
Start Now!
Quick and hassle free. Got a good price for my car
Kok Wen Yen - 1 week ago
Fast to get a quote and so easy to complete the transaction with the dealer. Thumb up! Thank u.
Ricky - 1 week ago
A happy customer ! Swiftquote provides fast and courteous service. I sold to the 3rd prospective buyer within a week. I appreciate the speed and how swiftquote keeps me updated as things move.
Nitin Pande - 1 week ago
Friendly customer service (Ms Renai), fair pricing, easy liaise, easy transaction and easy transfer.
Abdul Rahman Bin Kamis - 1 week ago
My experience with SwiftQuote for selling my car was one the best. I got a very good quote, reliable and good purchaser and the was mediated such that gave me peace of mind.
Muhammad Raza Zaidi - 1 week ago
Efficient process and platform. Very active and engaging Client Success Manager. Happy and pleasant experience. Thank you.
Ms Yap - 2 weeks ago
Prompt service and experienced agent. Will recommend my friends and relatives .
Suruji Rawi - 2 weeks ago
Very prompt quote received over the weekend and great support from Angie to liaise and follow up with the car dealer leading up to handover/sale of car. The car dealer is patient to explain the required procedures and followed thru by the book. Overall very satisfied with the experience.
Koh Li Sian - 3 weeks ago
Angie was a great help and gave very good advice to me, a first timer. Appreciate the excellent service!
Clyde Ong - 3 weeks ago
Within 24 hours Renai from SwiftQuote - Carousell managed to find a buyer to purchase my car! From the first contact, Renai was professional and courteous; told her my expected price and she spared no effort to find a matching buyer. Superb and professional service by all! Strongly recommended!!!
Jeff - 3 weeks ago
Engine |
|
| Engine Capacity | 1598cc |
| Engine Type | Inline 4 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Bore x Stroke | (79 x 81.5)mm |
| Power | 115bhp @ 6000rpm |
| Torque | 155Nm @ 4000rpm |
| Power to Weight | 83.8 bhp per ton |
Performance |
|
| Acceleration | 13.3s (0-100 km/h) |
| Top Speed | 182 km/h |
| Fuel Consumption (combined) | 14.1 km/L |
Misc Technical Data |
|
| Transmission | 6 -speed Auto |
| Drive Type | FF |
Measurements |
|
| Body Type | 5 Door Hatch |
| Dimension (L x W x H) |
(4419 x 1814 x 1510) mm |
| Wheelbase | 2685 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11.4 metres |
| Kerb Weight | 1373 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L |
Brakes |
|